Priorities of Kazakhstan’s development discussed in Bern

Bern, October 3. A round table dedicated to the priorities of political and socio-economic development of Kazakhstan was held in the capital of Switzerland. Prominent representatives of the Swiss state bodies, expert community, business and academic circles took part in the event.

Speaking at the event, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Switzerland Kairat Sarzhanov informed about the main tasks outlined in the annual message of President K. Tokayev to the people of Kazakhstan on September 2 this year.

The Kazakh diplomat noted that the message outlined the key areas of state development with an emphasis on creating the most favorable conditions for economic development and implementing private initiative within the framework of the course to build a Just Kazakhstan.

Special attention was paid to the priorities of Kazakhstan's foreign policy as a middle power, striving to consolidate ties between the Central Asian states, achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and strengthen the role of the UN, promote peace and security in the region and the world.

The participants of the event received with great interest the information about current issues of Kazakhstan and the priorities for the country's development. During the discussion, participants emphasized high dynamics of the political dialogue between the two countries and the great potential for the development of trade and economic cooperation.